Today’s Encouragement is, “And when Jesus entered Peter’s house, he saw his mother-in-law lying sick with a fever. He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she rose and began to serve him.” Matthew 8:14-15 ESV He Saw – Sometimes, people come to Jesus, like the leper in v2, and ask for healing.Continue reading “He Saw”
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Our Father
Today’s Encouragement is, “See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are!” 1 John 3:1a NLT Our Father – We may have heard these words so often that the full impact may have become lost. Our: we are His family, brothers and sisters. Father:Continue reading “Our Father”
Lord, Help!
Today’s Encouragement is, “LORD, help!” they cried in their trouble, and he rescued them from their distress. Psalm 107:6 NLT Lord, Help! – This verse is repeated four times in Psalm 107. In this song, His people were wandering (v4-5), depressed, enslaved, addicted (v10-12), foolish, and starving (v 17-18), and they were about to dieContinue reading “Lord, Help!”
He Will Rescue
Today’s Encouragement is, “And he did rescue us from mortal danger, and he will rescue us again. We have placed our confidence in him, and he will continue to rescue us.” 2 Corinthians 1:10 NLT He will Rescue – Do you hear the confidence, the assurance in this statement? He did, He will, and HeContinue reading “He Will Rescue”
Renewed Every Day
Today’s Encouragement is, “That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day.” 2 Corinthians 4:16 NLT Renewed Every Day – There are seasons of life when we become more aware of certain truths. When we are ill, injured, or maybe a birthday milestone passes, weContinue reading “Renewed Every Day”
Rely Only On God
Today’s Encouragement is, “In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead.” 2 Corinthians 1:9 NLT Rely Only on God – Paul describes in the previous verses that he had recently experienced so much trouble that he thoughtContinue reading “Rely Only On God”
You Must Love
Today’s Encouragement is, “You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: Love your neighbor as yourself.” Matthew 22:37-39 You Must Love – Jesus said that these two commandments summarize the Old Testament! “TheContinue reading “You Must Love”
Who Do You Say I Am
Today’s Encouragement is “Then he asked them, ‘But who do you say I am?’ Peter replied, ‘You are the Messiah.’” Mark 8:29 NLT Who Do You Say – Jesus had just asked his disciples “Who do people say I am?” Then He asked this. Notice Peter’s response, “You are… the Messiah.” He didn’t say, “Well,Continue reading “Who Do You Say I Am”
So Unreliable
Today’s Encouragement is 1 Timothy 6:17 NLT Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. So unreliable – The wisdom of biblical truthContinue reading “So Unreliable”
Love and Respect
So again I say, each man must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband. Ephesians 5:23 NLT Love and Respect This isn’t an original thought. I heard it from Dr James Dobson on his radio program Focus on the Family years ago. He said, “A woman’s greatest needContinue reading “Love and Respect”